Dog Brush - Scratcher

[Hambone]

I have 3 supers to extract. Problem is the wax is only drawn flush or less than to the frame, so I can’t use a knife. I don’t have a scratcher yet. In lieu of buying one for $7.00 and paying that much in freight. I thought about using a wire dog brush until I place a bulk order for supplies and get a scratcher. I can pick one up like the link below at Walmart for like $2.

Thoughts?


http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3465561&lmdn=Product+Type

[Dave W]

A dog "comb" looks like a beekeepers "scratcher", to me :)

[hemichuck]

I did about 20 frames a month ago and all I used was a fork to scratch the cappings(cost $.00 out of the kitchen drawer).I have an older hand crank extractor that will only hold 6 shallows or 3 deeps or illinois at a time.Didnt take much time to scratch them.then I just licked it off and threw it in the dishwasher.

[Dave W]

I like the "hemichuck" method :)

[Hambone]

Thanks Guys. I was just reading about the fork method in the archives. I will try that.

[MAXANT]

Why dont you let Chuck Norris round house kick the capping off?

[Hambone]

Because I want to keep my cappings. I don't have a way to get into space and retrieve them. :D

[MAXANT]

:lpf::lpf::lpf::lpf:

[magnet-man]

That is a good idea.

[notaclue]

I use a pastry thingy. It looks like a comb, with sharp pinted ends, but works great as a scappings scratcher. I have no idea what the correct name is, but it works great.

[notaclue]

I use a pastry thingy. It looks like a comb, with sharp pointed ends, but works great as a scappings scratcher. I have no idea what the correct name is, but it works great.